Medical Education Officer

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Dartford seeks a Medical Education Officer to manage educational support for doctors. This role entails organising teaching activities, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and providing administrative assistance. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong communication abilities, and effectively manage responsibilities under pressure. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality medical education and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate efficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Organise teaching and courses; contact speakers, arrange logistics.
• Prepare for meetings including paperwork and minutes.
• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets.
• Support medical students and trainee doctors with curricula.
• Provide pastoral support to trainees as needed.
• Build relationships with Consultant Leads and Supervisors.
• Work efficiently under pressure and maintain attention to detail.

Skills

Efficient in Microsoft Office

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

The Medical Education Office is looking for a new Medical Education Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an administrator to organise the teaching and training for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Doctors; supporting them throughout their placement with us. The post holder will become part of a dynamic, supportive team and will fulfil a key administration role, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, effective medical education service, in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and NHS England. The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day administration, coordination and organisation of administrative processes to support the education of medical students, doctors in training and senior clinicians who support learning and education.

Responsibilities

• Organising teaching and courses; contacting speakers, arranging rooms and AV equipment.
• Arranging meetings; booking rooms, preparing paperwork, including PowerPoint presentations, taking minutes and co‑ordinating completion of the action points.
• Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• Supporting medical students, trainee doctors and supervisors with the curriculum requirements and use of the e‑portfolio platforms.
• Offering pastoral support to the trainee doctors and students, with support from the Medical Education Manager when required.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with Consultant Leads and Supervisors.
• Working efficiently in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and having good written and verbal communication skills, being under pressure with minimum supervision, maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

Candidates should be highly efficient in Microsoft Office and possess good written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision and maintain attention to detail will be tested at interview.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organization model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.